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In the second part of his conversation with Leslie Wilcox, Ben Cayetano explains how his desire to serve a greater public led to nearly thirty years in public office. With his trademark candor, he reveals how his priority, which put the people before personal gain, was often at odds with how the game of politics is played. He speaks frankly about his disdain for political quid pro quo, and how and why he believes it plays an even larger part of the landscape today.

 

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Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.

In the first of a two-part Long Story Short, Ben Cayetano talks with Leslie Wilcox about growing up in Kalihi and a past only recently revealed in his self-titled memoir. He talks openly about being raised by his father and how he discovered, yet never discussed, the truth of his birth. Looking back, Ben shares with Leslie how personal encounters with ethnic discrimination and other early experiences informed the important decisions of his life, and led eventually to a career driven by his desire to advocate for social justice.

 

 Long Story Short - Ben Cayetano - Former Hawaii Governor - Part One [27:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.

William S. Richardson recalls growing up in a house his dad built along a dirt lane in Kaimuki. When the family moved there from Palama, they had so few possessions they simply took what they had on a streetcar. Those were simpler times for the man who would go on to be Lt. Governor (under John A. Burns), Chief Justice of the Hawaii State Supreme Court and Bishop Estate Trustee.

Popularly known as CJ, for Chief Justice, William S. Richardson is also the man for whom the law school at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is named. CJ Richardson joins Leslie Wilcox for an engaging conversation on Long Story Short.

 

 Long Story Short - William S. Richardson - Retired Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court [26:43m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.

Samuel P. King was the son of a Hawaii Governor and he’s lived a life of public service. His father, Samuel Wilder King, served in the U.S. Navy during two World Wars and as delegate to the U.S. Congress and Governor of the Territory of Hawaii.

Judge King is now in his 90s and he’s still a working judge, still hearing cases. In 1997, he found time to coauthor a lightning-rod newspaper essay with three other highly regarded Hawaiians and a law professor. The essay, Broken Trust, charged gross incompetence and massive trust abuse by the trustees of what was once called the nation’s wealthiest charity, Bishop Estate, responsible for the Kamehameha Schools.

 

 Long Story Short - Federal Judge Sam King [28:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.

Pat Saiki, Hilo-born public school teacher, wife and mother of five, became a U.S. Congresswoman and head of the nation’s Small Business Administration. 

In Part Two of a two-part conversation with PBS Hawaii President and CEO Leslie Wilcox, Pat shares stories of her progress from Hilo to Honolulu to Washington, D.C.

Former President George H.W. Bush called Pat Saiki, “an effective, compassionate leader whose voice gets heard, who makes things happen.” 

 

 Long Story Short - Pat Saiki - Part Two [27:21m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.

Pat Saiki, Hilo-born public school teacher, wife and mother of five, became a U.S. Congresswoman and head of the nation’s Small Business Administration.

Not one to let racial discrimination, gender bias, government bureaucracy or social injustice get her down, Pat worked to put them down and was elected, as a Republican, to serve in the State House of Representatives from 1968-1974, the State Senate from 1974-1982, and the U.S. Congress from 1986-1990.

Today, Pat continues to advocate for women, minorities and those less fortunate, taking a special interest in elder care.  And she continues to inspire those she meets. 

 

 Long Story Short - Pat Saiki - Former Hawaii Congresswoman [27:52m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.

Leslie Wilcox continues her conversation with Walter Dods, Hawaii Banker and Community Leader.

 

 Long Story Short - Walter Dods - Banker and Community Leader - Part Two [26:48m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.

Leslie Wilcox continues her conversation with Hawaii Mayor Harry Kim.

Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.

 

 Long Story Short - Harry Kim Part Two [27:17m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

When you call Harry Kim “Mayor,” he says, “I’m Harry.” And when you learn how humble his beginnings truly were, you can begin to understand his true nature.

Although his early years were defined by poverty and toil, Harry Kim’s love and respect for the beauty and power of nature would lead to a long career with County Civil Defense. Now in his second term as Mayor of Hawai’i Island, Harry Kim sits down to visit with Leslie Wilcox.

 

 Long Story Short - Harry Kim - Hawaii's 'Maverick' Mayor - Part One [26:48m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download